Italy Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Italy Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Italy Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa
Italy Consulate General in Durban, South Africa
Italy Consulate General in East London, South Africa
Italy Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
Italy Consulate General in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following South African and Italian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Liberation Day | Saturday, April 25 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Republic Day | Tuesday, June 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 months |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months |
1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Italy currently maintains 6 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Italy?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Italy. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Italy in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in South Africa?
The Italian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Liberation Day (IT & IT) Sat, Apr 25, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in Italy vs South Africa
Rome, Italy time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa